Surface Electromyographical Activation Patterns and Elbow Joint Motion During a Pull Up, Chin Up or Perfect Pull Up Rotational Exercise

Purpose: Compared a conventional pull-up and chin-up with a rotational exercise using the Perfect Pull up device with twisting handles.

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Conclusions: No differences were detected between the Perfect Pull up device with twisting handles and the conventional pull-up and chin-up exercises. The Perfect Pull up rotational device does not appear to enhance muscular recruitment when compared to the conventional pull-up or chin-up.

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